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The Independent Feature Project Inc

To promote indepedent films.

Arts & Culture Brooklyn, NY EIN 133118525 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About The Independent Feature Project Inc

The Gotham Film & Media Institute is a not-for-profit that celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A31
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To promote indepedent films.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.82
Program expenses$0.82 ($5.7 million)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Independent Feature Project Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 133118525. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Independent Feature Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

The Independent Feature Project Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Independent Feature Project Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Independent Feature Project Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Independent Feature Project Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Independent Feature Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the The Independent Feature Project Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute is a not-for-profit that celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition. The Independent Feature Project Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: The Independent Feature Project Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Independent Feature Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 133118525, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Sharp
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

JE
Jeffrey S••••
Executive Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2018
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2017
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Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Independent Feature Project Inc This page 90 $6.8 million 82%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Independent Feature Project Inc

What is The Independent Feature Project Inc?
The Independent Feature Project Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. The Gotham Film & Media Institute is a not-for-profit that celebrates and nurtures independent film and media creators, providing career-building resources, access to industry influencers, and pathways to wider recognition.
When was The Independent Feature Project Inc founded?
The Independent Feature Project Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads The Independent Feature Project Inc?
Jeffrey Sharp serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Independent Feature Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What is The Independent Feature Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Independent Feature Project Inc trustworthy?
The Independent Feature Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Independent Feature Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133118525.
What is The Independent Feature Project Inc's website?
http://thegotham.org